Liam Walsh
Liam is a Co-Director at Intelligency and heads up the agency's Digital Intelligence & Paid Social activity. Over the last decade, he has worked with brands from the world of sports such as Premier League clubs to entertainment such as Channel 4 and Disney.
If your business uses Google Chrome on Windows 10 or Windows 11 computers, you need to take note of an important security update. Google has discovered a serious vulnerability in Chrome that affects its 3 billion users. This issue could potential open the door for hackers to gain access to your business data or systems.
What is the key issue with this discovery?
Outside sources always looking for new ways to target companies, and as a result they may try to exploit a weakness in Google Chrome. This vulnerability, if not fixed, could allow attackers to break into your company’s network, steal sensitive data, or disrupt operations.
Why does this matter for your Brand?
As a brand, protecting your business from cyber threats should be a priority. Security breaches not only put your internal data at risk, but they also damage your reputation. Customers trust you with their personal information, and a breach could lead to serious consequences, including financial losses and loss of customer trust.
Google has already addressed the problem by releasing a security update, but it’s up to you to ensure your team’s browsers are updated and secure.
What should you do to protect yourself?
- Update Chrome: Instruct your team to check for updates by clicking the three dots in the top right corner of Chrome, then selecting Help > About Google Chrome. The browser will automatically check for and install any updates.
- Restart Chrome: After updating, close and reopen the browser to activate the security fix.
Make sure you stay proactive
Keeping your software up to date is one of the easiest ways to defend your business against cyberattacks. Encourage your team to stay on top of updates, and ensure your company’s systems are always protected from the latest threats.
